Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 11
Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 11
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NAAEE Careers and Young Professionals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2010 and posted on Jun 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for NAAEE Careers and Young Professionals. This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14B(1).
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a planned, single-source grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to the North American Association for Environmental Educators (NAAEE) for a project called "NAAEE Careers and Young Professionals." It is not an open, competitive funding opportunity and the agency is not requesting or accepting applications. Instead, USFWS states it intends to make one award based on an unsolicited proposal authority under Department Manual 505 DM 2.14B(1), which is used when an applicant brings forward a unique or innovative idea or approach that is not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award and is considered beneficial to the agency's program goals.
The purpose of the planned grant is to support the USFWS Youth in Natural Resource Careers initiative, which focuses on encouraging and preparing young people to enter conservation and natural resource professions. USFWS identifies a core need: building interest and developing relevant skills among youth so they can move into career pathways in conservation. NAAEE's proposed "Careers and Young Professionals" plan is positioned as a direct support to that need by offering structured career development activities and outreach aimed at students and entry-level professionals.
The work is centered on NAAEE's Young Professionals Group, made up largely of students and early-career individuals. Through activities connected to the NAAEE annual conference, the group would provide practical career support such as mentoring sessions, career workshops, career fairs, resume help stations, and related conference programming designed to help participants with career selection, networking, and placement in the environmental field. Alongside the in-person components, NAAEE would also use online tools to extend reach and maintain engagement beyond the conference itself, including podcasts featuring interviews with natural resource professionals that highlight real-world job roles and the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, plus a blog-style platform aimed at sharing opportunities and building an online mentoring community for students and young professionals.
A major emphasis of the plan is expanding access to conservation career information for underserved audiences. To do that, NAAEE proposes targeted outreach by attending conferences and meetings hosted by organizations serving minority and underrepresented career communities, specifically naming groups such as the National Hispanic Environmental Council, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), and the National Alliance for Black School Educators. NAAEE also plans to connect with related natural resource and environmental education networks, including groups like the National Association for Interpretation and the Student Conservation Association (SCA), to encourage participation in the Young Professionals Group and broaden the pipeline of youth entering the field. USFWS frames these outreach practices as aligned with its own priorities around youth career development in natural resources.
Administratively, the notice lists the opportunity as a discretionary grant in the education, environment, and natural resources space, under CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training). The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000 (no cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated). The posting date is June 10, 2010, with a closing date of June 24, 2010, and an archive date of July 24, 2010, though these dates function more as a public notice timeline rather than an application window since the agency explicitly states there is no application process for this award. The listed agency contact for access issues or questions about the announcement is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support, at 304-876-7388 or georgiaJeppesen@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The notice describes a planned single-source award. USFWS states it is not requesting or accepting applications, and it is not an open, competitive funding opportunity.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
No. Based on the notice, there is no application process and USFWS is not accepting applications for this award.
Who is the intended recipient of the grant?
The planned, single-source grant is intended for the North American Association for Environmental Educators (NAAEE).
What is the name of the project?
The project is called "NAAEE Careers and Young Professionals."
Which federal agency is planning the award?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is planning the award.
Why is the award being made as a single-source grant?
USFWS indicates it intends to make one award under an unsolicited proposal authority (Department Manual 505 DM 2.14B(1)), which is used when an applicant presents a unique or innovative idea or approach not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award and that supports agency program goals.
What is the purpose of the planned grant?
The purpose is to support the USFWS Youth in Natural Resource Careers initiative by encouraging and preparing young people to enter conservation and natural resource professions, with a focus on building interest and relevant skills that lead into career pathways.
What need is USFWS trying to address through this project?
USFWS identifies a core need to build youth interest in conservation careers and help youth develop relevant skills so they can move into natural resource and conservation career pathways.
What group within NAAEE is central to the planned work?
The work is centered on NAAEE's Young Professionals Group, which is made up largely of students and early-career individuals.
What types of in-person activities are described in the plan?
The notice describes career development activities connected to the NAAEE annual conference, including mentoring sessions, career workshops, career fairs, resume help stations, and other related conference programming focused on career selection, networking, and placement in the environmental field.
Will the project include online or year-round components?
Yes. The notice states NAAEE would use online tools to extend reach and maintain engagement beyond the annual conference.
What online tools or content are specifically mentioned?
The notice mentions podcasts featuring interviews with natural resource professionals (highlighting job roles and needed skills and knowledge) and a blog-style platform to share opportunities and build an online mentoring community for students and young professionals.
Is expanding access for underserved audiences part of the project?
Yes. A major emphasis is expanding access to conservation career information for underserved audiences.
How does NAAEE propose to reach underserved or underrepresented communities?
NAAEE proposes targeted outreach by attending conferences and meetings hosted by organizations serving minority and underrepresented career communities, specifically naming the National Hispanic Environmental Council, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), and the National Alliance for Black School Educators.
Are other partner networks or organizations mentioned for outreach or pipeline building?
Yes. The notice states NAAEE plans to connect with related natural resource and environmental education networks, including the National Association for Interpretation and the Student Conservation Association (SCA), to encourage participation in the Young Professionals Group and broaden the pipeline.
What grant type or category is this described as?
The notice lists this as a discretionary grant in the education, environment, and natural resources space.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.649, "Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training."
How many awards does USFWS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
What are the posting, closing, and archive dates listed in the notice?
The posting date is June 10, 2010. The closing date is June 24, 2010. The archive date is July 24, 2010.
Do the closing dates represent an application deadline?
No. The notice explains that these dates function as a public notice timeline rather than an application window, since USFWS explicitly states it is not requesting or accepting applications for this award.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support. Phone: 304-876-7388. Email: georgiaJeppesen@fws.gov.
What kinds of questions is the listed contact intended to handle?
The notice indicates the contact can be used for access issues or questions about the announcement.
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